Banjo tablatures for Ole Slew Foot

"Ole Slew Foot" is a captivating banjo tune, steeped in the core essence of classic bluegrass music. Originally popularized by the legendary Jim & Jesse, this song has since become a jam standard in the bluegrass community. With a melody that's engaging yet approachable, it's an excellent piece for all banjo players, regardless of skill level. Learn to pick the vibrant, foot-tapping rhythms of Ole Slew Foot and keep the timeless tradition of bluegrass alive.

As always, start with the melody. Get that down. Play until it's easy, then play some more. Always make sure you're practicing at a tempo you can handle. After that check out the Scruggs Style version of this tune. The basic arrangement adds some simple rolls to the melody and more authentic Scruggs vocabulary awaits you in the available licks. Lastly, check out the Alan Shelton arrangements of this tune. Alan played with the Legendary Jim & Jesse. He's known for developing the "Shelton Bounce", which is a driving banjo with a heavy swing feel. It really makes your toes tap. To simulate this, engage the swing feature in Tunefox when playing and practicing. Remember to turn it off when checking out other tunes as most Bluegrass picking calls for straight timing.